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DC United signs teenage midfielder from Fulham

WASHINGTON (AFP) - Kasali Yinka Casal, a teenage midfielder for Fulham of the English Premiership, signed a contract with DC United of Major League Soccer here on Wednesday.

The 19-year-old playmaker was the leading scorer for Fulham's reserve squad last season and has Nigerian and English citizenship. He has trained with United for the past month.

"Kasali is a talented young player that we are excited to work extensively with throughout his development," said United technical director Dave Kasper. "He has excellent attacking qualities and superb pace."

Casal played for Nigeria in the under-20 African junior championship qualifying and could make his debut for United here on Thursday against Chivas of Guadalajara in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup semi-finals.